Standing Chest Stretch


Instructions

  • Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • Reach your arms out in front of you and interlock your fingers
  • Slowly push your arms forward and away from your body until you feel a gentle stretch in your chest
  • Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds
  • Slowly release the stretch, bringing your arms back to the starting position

Benefits

  • Chest: The Standing Chest Stretch helps to gently open the chest and shoulder muscles, lengthen the spine, and improve posture. It also helps to increase flexibility in the chest and shoulder area, and can help to alleviate tightness in the back and neck.
  • Shoulders: The Standing Chest Stretch helps to gently stretch the shoulder muscles, and can help to improve shoulder mobility, reduce tightness and improve posture. The stretch helps to improve flexibility in the shoulder area, and can help to increase the range of motion in the shoulder joint.
  • Back: The Standing Chest Stretch helps to stretch and loosen up tight back muscles, and can help to improve posture. The stretch can also help to improve spinal alignment and flexibility, as well as reduce tension in the back.
  • Neck: The Standing Chest Stretch helps to gently stretch the neck muscles and can help to reduce tension and stiffness in the neck area. The stretch can help to improve posture and can help to reduce headaches caused by tight neck muscles.